in the swing... sort of

So, it's been a unique week for me. As many of you know, I haven't been writing much. A little here and there. Certainly, not like I was a year ago. My candle was burned to the bottom of the wick and I didn't know how to fix it.

But, something happened this week. I don't really know what, but I'm going to call it an answer to prayer because I have been praying. 

A lot. Or what felt like a lot. 

I go through periods where sometimes I wonder if God is really listening. LIke, maybe He needs a hearing aid or something. I mean, I'm talking. I'm trying to hear Him, but the conversation feels completely one sided. 

I know that's not true. I do. Feelings aren't facts and all that jazz. Still, sometimes the heart and the head are in a battle of wills and they're so loud, everything else is drowned out. 

But back to this week. I've written about nine thousand words this week. Two of those on a book I know many of you have been asking about and waiting for. 

Bandit.

That man has been begging for a story since last year. I've struggled figuring out his happily ever after because...I don't want to disappoint anyone. When you've waited for something, you want it to be good. 

So do I. 

I don't know that I can express my appreciation for you fine folks for reading my books, sending me emails filled with encouragement, and everything in between. You've given my family a new life. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to properly say thanks. You, my readers, have blessed me beyond measure and you continue do to so. 

I want Bandit's story to be every bit the great book that you want it to be and I'm going to do my best to deliver that. 

With that in mind though, I thought I'd give you all a first chapter sneak peek. I normally don't do that until my editor has gone through it, but I'm happy with this chapter. I think you will be too. 

Once I finish this current YA I'm working on, Bandit is next. I didn't want to pile a ton of text into this email. I know that can be a real pain. So, I've attached a link where you can go on my website and read it. I hope you enjoy it. 

The Jilted Bride's Billionaire Husband